METAPROTOCOL= System Option

Specifies the network protocol for connecting to the metadata server.
Valid in: configuration file, SAS invocation, OPTIONS statement, SAS System Options window
Category: Communications: Metadata
PROC OPTIONS GROUP= META
Default: BRIDGE

Syntax

METAPROTOCOL=BRIDGE

Syntax Description

BRIDGE
specifies that the connection to the metadata server uses the SAS Bridge protocol. In this release, it is the only supported value and the default value, so there is no need to specify this system option.

Details

This system option is one of a category of system options that define a connection to the metadata server.
Operating Environment Information: In a configuration file or at SAS invocation, the syntax for SAS system options is specific to your operating environment. For more information, see the SAS documentation for your operating environment.